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View all search results150 Indonesian children sing as one in livestreamed charity concert
A father-daughter musical duo were behind the National Children's Day concert, held in a partnership with UNICEF Indonesia to raise funds for children in need.
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ndonesian composer Erwin Gutawa and his daughter, singer-songwriter Gita Gutawa, went through a gruelling process over a month and a half to gather together hundreds of children for an online charity concert.
One of the top recurring issues in Indonesian society over the last three months of COVID-19 restrictions and self-quarantine was the difficulties parents experienced in keeping their children active and engaged. Unlike adults, children are easily distracted and need guidance in using applications for online classes and other activities.
Despite the challenges, Erwin and Gita succeeded in their efforts to hold the virtual children's concert Konser Virtual Di Atas Rata-Rata: Kami Anak Indonesia (Above Average Virtual Concert: We Are Children of Indonesia) to mark National Children’s Day, which falls on July 23 each year.
The concert was part of Erwin and Gita's Di Atas Rata-Rata (Above Average; DARR) project, initiated in 2011 to promote and support young Indonesian musicians.
“We always knew that Indonesian children are very talented, and we wanted to give them a platform to show what they can do,” Erwin said on July 24 at a virtual press conference.
The July 25 concert was streamed live on the YouTube channel of Indonesia Kaya, the cultural news and events portal supported by the Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation.
